File Convert MCP Server

@convertguru

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About File Convert MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for converting files between different formats

#file-convert#file-conversion#file-preview

File Convert MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "file-convert": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "--from",
        "git+https://github.com/convertguru/file-convert-mcp.git",
        "file-convert-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "CONVERT_GURU_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is File Convert MCP Server?

File Convert MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for converting files between various formats, including images, office documents, audio, video, text, and data files. It provides tools to transform diverse file types into popular formats like PDF, JPG, MP4, and HTML. It is designed for developers integrating file conversion capabilities into MCP-compatible applications.

How to use File Convert MCP Server?

Install Python 3.12+ and the Python uv tool. Add the server configuration (using uvx or local uv) to your desktop app’s MCP settings, optionally setting the CONVERT_GURU_API_KEY environment variable. Then invoke the detect_file_type and convert_file tools via MCP.

Key features of File Convert MCP Server

Intelligent file type detection using AI, TrID, and magic bytes.
Versatile conversion to PDF, JPG, PNG, TXT, HTML, MP3, MP4, CSV.
Supports a vast range of image formats, including legacy ones.
Converts office documents to PDF, TXT, or HTML.
Converts audio/video to MP3 or MP4.
Converts databases to CSV.

Use cases of File Convert MCP Server

Convert scanned documents to PDF for archiving.
Transcode audio files to MP3 for broader compatibility.
Transform office documents to HTML for web publishing.
Extract data from databases into CSV for analysis.
Convert legacy image files to modern JPG or PNG.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need an API key?

As of May 2025, no API key is required for development. For future production use, contact the Convert.Guru team to obtain an API key.

What are the system requirements?

Python version 3.12 or higher, and the Python uv tool installed.

How do I configure the server for a desktop app?

Add a JSON configuration to your app’s MCP server settings with the appropriate command (e.g., `uvx` or local `uv`) and optionally set the `CONVERT_GURU_API_KEY` environment variable.

What file types are supported?

The server supports images, office documents, audio, video, text, data files, and databases. It can convert to PDF, JPG, PNG, TXT, HTML, MP3, MP4, and CSV.

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